The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reiterated on Friday, Jan. 5, its "unwavering" loyalty to the Constitution and the Philippine flag amid new rumors of a destabilization plot against the current administration which is also being closely monitored by the Philippine National Police (PNP)....
After what it described as a safe and peaceful Yuletide celebrations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is now focusing on the security measures for the Black Nazarene procession, or Traslacion 2024, on Jan. 9. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said the initial plan is to deploy around 13,700...
Despite the repeated warnings and aggressive actions for a safe New Year revelry, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded four fatalities and at least 520 people injured due to firecracker-related incidents and indiscriminate firing across the country. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – The Police Regional Office 4-A destroyed illegal firecrackers confiscated in the five provinces of the Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) area in this camp on Saturday, December 30. PRO 4-A Director Police Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas, who led the...
A dashcam footage of a bus plying the Santolan southbound station in Pasig City shows a police mobile attempting to enter the EDSA bus carousel lane on Dec. 27, 2023. The bus maneuvers to its left to avoid a collision but slams into the metal railings, causing injury to five individuals. (Courtesy...
After the Christmas celebration, the Philippine National Police (PNP) shifted its focus on the upcoming New Year's Day revelry, with PNP Chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. making rounds in Bocaue, Bulacan on Friday, Dec. 29, to ensure stringent compliance of fireworks and firecrackers...
President Marcos has renamed eight camps of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to honor former police officers for their exemplary service. MB File Photo/Mark Balmores Marcos said "it is fitting" to give honor to former police officers who have shown exemplary service and dedication in...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be deploying sufficient number of uniformed personnel to conduct random inspection in markets and other places where firecrackers and pyrotechnic materials are being sold for the New Year revelry. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the strategy is part...
The nationwide celebration of Christmas Day on Monday, Dec. 25, went generally peaceful but several persons were hurt in different firearm and firecracker-related incidents this holiday season, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. As of 6 a.m., the PNP recorded 19 firearm and...
More than 64,000 policemen have been deployed in various transportation hubs and places of convergence across the country as part of the security measures for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said the policemen...
Police Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), warned all uniformed personnel on breaking his trust that they would not fire their firearms indiscriminately especially during the New Year revelry. Acorda issued the statement as he insisted that there is no need to...
Former senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson expressed support for the Philippine National Police's (PNP) lack of recommendation for a ceasefire agreement with the Communist Party of the Philippines (AFP) and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA). "I support the PNP on this. The CPP/NPA is...
